Keeping Friends
Making and keeping friends requires skills that you should help your child develop. Friendships are necessary for your child to be happy and content in their world, thus teaching and encouraging these skills is important for parents and caregivers. Helping your child make and keep friends, is well worth the energy put into it. Children […]
Harvest and Full Moon
I noticed how large the moon has been recently and my neighbor said that it is a harvest moon. What is the difference in a harvest moon and a full moon? A harvest moon occurs near the Autumn Equinox. It rises earlier than a regular full moon by about twenty minutes and appears larger. The […]
The Buzzz!!
The buzz word for this week is “revisited.” The head governmental hive returned to the nest last week and some in the swarm were in rare form. Buzzy Bees in the Know are buzzing that there will bee little change from the way things were to the way things are. The low humm is that […]
White Pine Holds First Annual Pine Fest
Community and city leaders of White Pine came together for their first annual Pine Fest Saturday afternoon. The event originally came to the town several years ago in trial, but never became a staple of the community. Last year, when the town celebrated its 100 year anniversary, many felt it was time for Pine Fest […]
Volunteers Overcome Ohio Bobcats, 28-19
The Tennessee Volunteers hosted the Ohio Bobcats in a high noon showdown at Neyland Stadium Saturday. It didn’t take long for the Vols to come out of the gate running. Within 38 seconds of official game play, a 20 yard pass made it from quarterback Josh Dobbs to Josh Malone to make the first Tennessee Touchdown of […]
Something to Consider
I revisited an old question this week, one that I have asked myself several time over the last few years. Do you support property owner’s rights and where do those rights begin and end? The first time that I really considered the issue it was a very personal situation to me and my family. Dandridge […]
Cinnamon Apple Cake
The arrival of Fall finds me pulling out the spice scented candles and room sprays from closet storage, and I begin looking at those big pumpkins at the grocery store, trying to find the perfect one for my husband and daughter to carve. I also start thinking about my favorite Fall comfort foods – pumpkin […]
Why Goats Should Never Ski
If I had a goat, I’d never ever let it go snow skiing. I’m sure it would want to, seeing how goats are known to be drawn toward speed, high-risk behavior, and, well, mountains. It would probably beg and offer cheese or something, but I’d just put my foot down and say “no” because the […]
BOBBY J. WATSON
BOBBY J. WATSON, age 67, of Talbott, TN went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2016 following a lingering illness. He was a member of Graveston Baptist Church in Corryton, TN, retired Project Manager from TVA with 25 years of service, and was a veteran of the U. S. Army, having served […]
CALVIN R. FISH
CALVIN R. FISH, age 35, of Dandridge, TN passed away suddenly Sunday, September 18, 2016 at his home. He is survived by his mother and step-father, Phyllis and Ricky McCarter; brother, Ricky McCarter, II and sister, Sarah Moore; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces and nephews. Funeral services, Wednesday, September 21, 2016, 2:00pm at Farrar […]
ROBBIE PATRICIA LONG
Robbie Patricia Long, age 60, of White Pine, TN passed away Saturday morning, September 17, 2016 at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Walton. She is survived by her husband of 29 years, Wesley R. Long; her mother, Madge Walton of Rogersville; son, Michael Jones and his wife, Arlene […]
Haslam Issues Waiver to Avoid Petroleum Supply Disruptions in Tennessee
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam issued Executive Order #56 today waiving federal hours of service requirements for petroleum transporters to prevent any fuel supply disruptions for Tennesseans from the Colonial pipeline leak in Shelby County, Ala. “This is a precautionary measure as we are not currently seeing any widespread unavailability of petroleum in Tennessee,” Haslam said. […]
JCHS Skills USA Commemorates 6th Annual Hero’s Supper
Jefferson County High School’s Skills USA organization teamed with local businesses to commemorate their 6th annual Hero’s Supper on Thursday night. Skills USA is a career tech organization in which students have the chance to explore occupations such as carpentry, criminal justice, and EMS. After the tragedy of 9/11, students and teacher sponsor Jim Potts […]
Time to Start Your Fall Bucket List!
The change of fall can be felt just right around the bend and with it comes the experience of a new season. Although fall does not officially begin until September 23, people can begin getting into the fall spirit now by creating their own fall bucket list. This list can include family or personal goals […]
GENEVA REED
GENEVA MEASE REED, age 81 of White Pine, TN passed away Friday evening, September 16, 2016 at the Life Care Center of Morristown. She was the daughter of the late Estell and Veronica (Garrett) Mease. Geneva was a lifelong resident of White Pine and was a member of the Mt. Zion Church of God. Preceded […]
JEWELL RODDY
JEWELL RODDY, age 82, of Dandridge, TN passed away Thursday morning, September 15, 2016. She was born in New River, TN, the daughter of the late William and Etta (Burris) Daugherty. Jewell was a retired store manager for K-Mart and was a great cook and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was preceded in death […]